Red Ladder Theatre Company is deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Bernard Atha CBE. Mr Atha was fundamental in bringing Red Ladder to Leeds and was an outstanding Chairman and advocate for Red Ladder from the early 1970s until 2014, when he stood down. His leadership and friendship and championing of the arts in Leeds coupled with his fierce support of independent theatre was an important part of Red Ladder’s history. Our deepest condolences to his friends and family, he will be sorely missed.

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